Since 1970, the IAFC’s most prestigious award has recognized the spirit of service, courage and heroism that is a proud tradition among the world's fire and emergency service.
McLean, Va. - The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor. Since 1970, the IAFC’s most prestigious award has recognized the spirit of service, courage and heroism that is a proud tradition among the world's fire and emergency service. The program is named for one of the first fire chiefs in the United States, Benjamin Franklin. An inventor, statesman and humanitarian, Mr. Franklin was a prime contributor to the wealth of tradition that symbolizes the fire and emergency service worldwide.
Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life. More than that, the program helps raise public awareness and support for the fire and emergency service.
“Motorola Solutions is honored to sponsor the prestigious 2024 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor. The actions, heroism and dedication captured in these stories protecting those they serve is unprecedented,” said Frank Galvin, president of Central Region Sales, Motorola Solutions. “We consider it a privilege to be a part of this award.”
All active firefighters, career, or volunteer are eligible for award consideration, whether the event occurred while on or off duty. They need only to be nominated by their fire chief for an incident in which they saved a human life.
Nomination Process
An individual or a team of up to four may be nominated. The chief must submit the nomination via the nomination link. The incident must have occurred between April 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, to qualify for consideration. All nominations are reviewed by a committee of IAFC members.
The 2024 nomination period closes May 17, at 11:59 PM ET. Winner and regret notifications will be issued in July.
The winners will be announced Monday, August 12, 2024, and honored on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Fire-Rescue International in Dallas, Texas.
Submit Nomination
For more information, please contact Pete Pringer, Public Information Officer, at 240-672-4871 or ppringer@iafc.org.
About the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials incidents, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is solving for safety. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property, and places. Our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. Learn more about how we’re solving for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere.